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RE54 EWD

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

104,117 mi
Last recorded104,117 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 EWD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 104,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 103,133 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 103,090 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 97,475 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 97,431 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 97,406 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 97,394 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 95,815 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 91,572 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 91,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,965 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 80,226 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 80,226 miles

Emissions not tested cat missing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,315 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 72,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,455 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 62,455 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,948 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 47,118 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,118 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 16 Oct 2013 46,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,269 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,015 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 36,995 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 36,995 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 33,906 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,428 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,114 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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RE54 EWD is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 55,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE54 EWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RE54 EWD is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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